English as a Second Language (ESL)

About Sinclair’s ESL Program

Sinclair Community College’s ESL Program is designed to assist students whose first language is not English. The program primarily serves the immigrant population in Dayton and the surrounding areas (currently excluding international students with F-1 visas).

The first point of contact is Paul Carbonaro, ESL services coordinator, who is located in Building 10, third floor, room 10-312. Phone number: 937-512-3099. Email address: paul.carbonaro@sinclair.edu

How to Begin

To enroll, first go the Registration area in Building 10, second floor taking along official documentation of immigration status if documentation exists. After completing an enrollment application form, take the listening placement test in the Testing Center on the fourth floor. This test reveals a student’s ability to comprehend spoken English and helps us understand the student’s general knowledge of the English language. This is followed by placement into one of the following levels:

High Beginning ESL

Intermediate ESL

Advanced ESL

Developmental courses (DEV)

College-Level Academic Courses

English as a Second Language Courses

The following is a brief description of the ESL courses offered at Sinclair Community College:

Course helps students develop integrated skills to further develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing ability, and in general use of grammar. The goal of this course is to build student confidence in using English skills for academic programs at Sinclair.